<div dir="ltr"><div>The Alaska Earthquake Center (AEC) is seeking applicants to fill a Field
Engineer position. The primary responsibilities of this position are to
design, install, and maintain DC power and wireless communication
systems to support real-time seismic data acquisition from all parts of
the state. This position involves working as part of a small team and
requires extensive travel to remote locations and work in adverse
weather conditions.<br></div><p>AEC operates a network of sensor
stations throughout Alaska to monitor regional seismic activity in
real-time. Environmental conditions, power requirements, and data
acquisition methods vary widely across the network. While power is
converted from domestic or telecom sources where available, a majority
of sensor stations are powered by stand-alone solar-charged battery
systems. Seismic data is transmitted via UHF radios, cellular modems,
satellite terminals, and microwave links, among other methods. The
Field Engineer will join a small team of engineers and technicians
responsible for the design and maintenance of this network.</p>
<p>Qualified candidates will have a strong understanding of the
fundamentals of DC power systems and the ability to troubleshoot these
systems independently. The Field Engineer will design, build, evaluate,
and install power conversion and distribution circuits and must
understand these systems at the component, board, and system levels.
Experience with circuit design, simulation, and layout tools is desired.</p>
<p>The Field Engineer will be responsible for installing and operating
both wired and wireless digital communications systems used to transmit
data between field stations and AEC's lab in Fairbanks. Experience
operating digital radios or satellite communications systems is desired,
as is familiarity with IP communications protocols.</p>
<p>The Field Engineer will organize and lead other staff in the field
and must be highly organized, self-motivated, and responsible. Other
desirable traits include expertise in antenna theory, experience
designing embedded systems, and knowledge of lithium battery technology.</p><p><br></p><p>See additional details and apply here:<br><a href="http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/508633/gi-aec-field-engineer">http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/508633/gi-aec-field-engineer</a></p><div><div><br>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Scott Dalton<div>Alaska Earthquake Center</div><div>Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks</div><div><br></div><div>907-474-7356</div><div><a href="mailto:sdalton4@alaska.edu" target="_blank">sdalton4@alaska.edu</a></div></div></div></div></div>
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